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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
 
Meeting No. 3
 
Thursday, February 12, 2009
 

The Standing Committee on the Status of Women met at 11:05 a.m. this day, in Room 209, West Block, the Chair, Hedy Fry, presiding.

 

Members of the Committee present: Sylvie Boucher, Patricia Davidson, Nicole Demers, Johanne Deschamps, Hon. Hedy Fry, Candice Hoeppner, Irene Mathyssen, Cathy McLeod, Hon. Anita Neville, Tilly O'Neill-Gordon and Lise Zarac.

 

Associate Members present: Niki Ashton.

 

In attendance: Library of Parliament: Clara Morgan, Analyst.

 

Appearing: Hon. Helena Guergis, Minister of State (Status of Women).

 

Witnesses: Status of Women Canada: Clare Beckton, Coordinator, Office of the Coordinator.

 
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the Committee commenced its study on the financial issues related to Status of Women.
 

The Minister made a statement and, with the other witness, answered questions.

 

At 12:12 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

 

At 12:21 p.m., the Committee resumed sitting in camera.

 
The Committee proceeded to the consideration of matters related to Committee business.
 

It was agreed, — That the Committee study the Status of Women Canada Performance Report and that the Minister be invited to appear February 24th if not, February 26th 2009.

 

It was agreed, — That the Committee proceed with a study on the consequences and effects that the current Employment Insurance programs have on Women in Canada, and that members of the Committee send to the clerk their list of suggestions by February, 19th 2009.

 

At 12:58 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

 



Danielle Bélisle
Clerk of the Committee

 
 
2009/02/27 11:45 a.m.